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Council approves promotions, Paresi to become police chief Nov. 1
Summary
The borough council approved resolutions appointing Michael Paresi as police chief and Casey Hines as captain, effective Nov. 1; both appointments were approved by roll call and swearing‑in/recognition is scheduled for Oct. 22.
The mayor and council adopted resolutions confirming the appointment of Michael Paresi as chief of the Ramsey Police Department and Earl (Casey) Hines as captain, both effective Nov. 1.
Borough Administrator Bruce Bozac told the council the two positions were posted, Paresi and Hines were the only candidates for their respective promotions, and both were interviewed by a public safety interview panel before being recommended to the full governing body. "The two resolutions confirm the appointments again effective November 1st and we will have an official recognition and swearing in of the officers at the October 22nd meeting," Bozac said.
The resolutions (numbered 178 and 179) were handled as part of the consent agenda and adopted on a roll call vote. A motion was made and seconded to approve resolutions 173–179 (which include the two appointment resolutions); the roll call produced affirmative votes from the council members present.
Why this matters: The appointments name the borough’s next police chief and the promoted captain and set an effective date for leadership transition (Nov. 1). The council noted Chief Lyman’s retirement effective Nov. 1 and presented the promotions as the result of the department’s internal selection process.
Next steps: The council will recognize and swear in the officers at the Oct. 22 meeting; the current chief’s retirement is effective Nov. 1.
Quotes in this report are taken from the meeting transcript and attributed to the speakers listed in the record.
